Crime in Ohio
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This article refers to crime in the state of Ohio.
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State statistics [edit]
In 2008 there were 431,859 crimes reported in Ohio, including 543 murders.[1]
Policing [edit]
Further information: List of law enforcement agencies in Ohio
In 2008, Ohio had 831 State and local law enforcement agencies.[2] Those agencies employed a total of 37,295 staff.[3] Of the total staff, 25,992 were sworn officers (defined as those with general arrest powers).[4]
Police ratio [edit]
In 2008, Ohio had 225 police officers per 100,000 residents.[5]
Capital punishment laws [edit]
Capital punishment is applied in Ohio.[6]
References [edit]
- ^ http://www.disastercenter.com/crime/ohcrime.htm
- ^ U.S. Department of Justice, Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, 2008, p.15
- ^ U.S. Department of Justice, Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, 2008, p.15
- ^ U.S. Department of Justice, Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, 2008, p.15
- ^ U.S. Department of Justice, Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, 2008, p.15
- ^ http://www.religioustolerance.org/execut3.htm
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